Set in over 600 acres of parkland, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has acres of room for its animal inhabitants to roam in habitat similar to their natural homelands and visitors can ride through wild animal territory on the Jumbo Express steam train, see animals close up from their cars, take a shuttle bus or simply walk around – when safe to do so, of course.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the UK’s largest Zoo and also one of Europe’s largest conservation centres. There are daily shows featuring sea lions and exotic birds, a children’s petting farm with domesticated animals and also runs animal and wildlife photographic workshops.

For those wanting a more ‘hands-on’ experience, visitors to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo can be a keeper for the day, helping with routine tasks.